CPSC Recall in 2014: NRS Recalls Water Sports Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2014.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-264

Date: August 27, 2014

Product Name: NRS water sports helmets

Recall Description:

The rivets holding the chin strap to the helmet can fail and cause the helmet to fall off, posing a risk of head injury.

Hazard Description:

The rivets holding the chin strap to the helmet can fail and cause the helmet to fall off in an incident, posing a risk of head injury.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 3,300

Incidents:

NRS has received four reports of the helmet's rivets failing. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Collinsville Canoe & Kayak Store, NRS, Outdoorplay, REI and other paddlesports equipment stores nationwide and online at nrs.com and aire.com from April 2014 through July 2014 for about $60.

Manufactured In:

China